Day
1 - London/Tripoli
Start your journey
with a relaxing flight from London with
British Airways. Arrive to the stylish
and imposing Corinthia Bab Africa Hotel.
Day 2 - Tripoli
Today your guide will
escort you to Leptis Magna, a World
Heritage site and one of the finest
Roman cities in the Mediterranean with
abundant examples of lavish decoration
and grand buildings. Marvel at the Arch
of Septimus Severus with its domed roof
and carved adornments depicting
triumphal processions. Stroll to the
entrance of the Hadrianic Baths to view
the eight massive cipolin columns and
from the top of the north-western
staircase of the Basilica view the
remainder of the ancient city. After a
tasty lunch in a local restaurant visit
the impressive Amphitheatre, one of the
oldest stone theatres in the Roman
world. Return to the Tripoli and prepare
for your à la carte dinner at the
Al Saraya Restaurant.
Day 3 - Sabratha
Travel west of Tripoli
to the Roman ruins of Sabratha, a World
Heritage site and see the Theatre with
its three storey backdrop of columns.
Wonder at the sandstone Temple of Liber
Pater, the Basilica of Justinian which
contains a vibrantly coloured peacock
mosaic and the Temple of Serapes,
thought to be one of the oldest temples
in the city.
Day 4 -
Tripoli/London
Wander the labyrinth
of courtyards, alleyways and houses in
the Red Castle Fortress and look out for
the imposing arched stone gateway, once
the original castle entrance. View the
Roman and Phoenician galleries at the
Museum of Tripoli and make time for the
galleries showcasing revolutionary
Libya. Look out for the fine octagonal
minaret of the Karamanli Mosque on your
visit around the old medina and enjoy
the handicraft market. Transfer to
Tripoli Airport for your flight to
London.
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Prices From
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1 Jan - 30 Apr
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£1,850
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1 May - 31 Aug
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£1,549
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1 Sep - 31 Dec
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£1,626
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per
person inclusive of international
flights, full board (except lunch on day
4), based in a Deluxe Room.
Room supplements (per
person per night) from
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your travel consultant for details.
Airline Supplements
(per person each way) from
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your travel consultant for details.
Departures
Daily
(note museums are closed on Mondays).
